Muffin's Master Plan
Millie Lewis & Sally Anderson
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 32 pages | 979-8-90115-033-7
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: june 2th,2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Humorous Fiction / Slapstick Comedy / Animal Fiction / Dark Comedy
Reading Level: Grade 2-3
Interest Level: Grades PreK-3
Guided Reading Level: L
Lexile® Measure: 500L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.8/0.5

Villainous kitty Muffin McFluff hates Hugly von Hound, but today she’s going to get rid of him for good. 

Feline Muffin McFluff may look cute as a button, but beneath her pink fur, her desires are rotten. She wants to dispatch with poor Hugly von Hound… but each time she kicks him out, he just comes right back round!
Expressive animal antics animate this hilarious tale. 

Millie Lewis lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children. She is a devoted dog lover (especially rescue dogs) and gives the world’s best ear scratches and belly rubs. Millie writes for children because children are wonderful. She is a firm believer in the magic of picture books, which leaps off the page and into the world every time a child delights in a good story.

Based in the United Kingdom, Sally Anderson is a freelance illustrator specializing in children's book illustration. Her artwork blends traditional mediums like ink, print, and watercolor with digital techniques, and she embodies a passion for drawing from observation. Sally creates charming characters that include diversity and humor, ranging from children’s characters to animals in a fun and lively style.

Key Features:
  • Follow the fun, villainous Muffin McFluff as she tries to rid herself of Hugly von Hound once and for all. 
  • Potty humor sure to leave kids in stitches.
  • Fun, expressive, and dynamic illustrations elevate this adventurous and humorous story.
Themes:
  • Sibling Rivalry - Competition and jealousy between pets
  • Scheming/Plotting - Planning to get what you want
  • Failure - When plans don't work out
  • Irony - The victim ends up helping the villain
  • Persistence - Not giving up (though applied negatively)
  • Unintended Consequences - Actions backfire or have unexpected results
  • Obliviousness - Being unaware of danger or ill intent
  • Dark Humor - Finding comedy in mean-spirited situations
  • Unconditional Love (implied) - Hugly still cares for Muffin despite everything
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